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Seven Cities of Delhi Shahjahanabad: Planning and Spatial Structure Shahjahanabad: Spatial Hierarchy Shahjahanabad: Demographics Shahjahanabad: Beyond the Walled city Evolution of the city post 1857 Creation of Lutyens Delhi: The 8th city of Delhi

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Seven cities of Delhi 1303 1321 1354 1533 A journey in time

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As many as seven cities evolved in the region collectively known as Dilli/Delhi. New Delhi was the eighth city founded by the Britishers. Favorable location of Delhi made it a capital of many Emperors. Converging point of trade routes from Lahore, Ajmer, and Patna. Fertile flood plains of river Yamuna. Protection of Aravali Ridge on the west.

Seven cities of Delhi:

Lal-Kot (1060) founded by Anang Pal II Siri (1303) founded by Alaudin Khilji Tughluqabad (1321) founded by Ghiyasud-din Tughlaq Purana Quila (1533) founded by Humayun Firuzabad ( 1354) founded by Firuz Shah Tughlaq Purana Quila (1533) founded by Humayun 1| Delhi Traditional 4.1

Shahjahanabad (1639) founded by Shahjahan

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INITIAL SETTLEMENT
Anang Pal II built the strongly fortified town of Lal Kot some ten kilometres away from Suraj Kund (built by earlier Tomar Ruler) on a more prominent and easily defended hillock. Original wall of Lal-Kot were 3.6 kms with a population of 5-6000 people.

LATER Chauhans captured Delhi from the Tomars in mid 12th century. Prithvi Raj Chauhan III further increased the size of Lal-Kot, known as Qila Rai Pithora. City extended four times. Walls were 8 kms long. Had several gates and many structures including a Temple. A heterogeneous population including bazaars and public spaces, Hauz-i-Shamsi being the most prominent. Stratified residential spaces. (intach, 2005)

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Seven cities of Delhi : City of Siri 1303 1321 1354 1533

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On the plains of Siri (present Khel Gaon) and much closer to Mehrauli, the palace fortress was laid out with heavy fortifications and several gates. The settlement came to be known as Siri. Hauz-i-khas reservoir was built outside the fortified city for water supply of the city. FORTIFIED CITY OF SIRI Nothing much is known about the original city pattern of Siri. Only the ramparts remain today.

Figure ground for Shahpur Jat (present)

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A Gates C Palace

Built on a hillock in just 2 years during Ghiyasud-din Tughlaq short reign from 13201324. A palace cum city complex. 6.25 km Outer wall contain the palace. Inner walls contain the citadel.

B Excavated layout of city

D Underground pits

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F Citadel G Jami masjid H Ghiyasud-din Tomb I Adilabad

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Seven cities of Delhi : Jahanpanah (1327) founded by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq 1303 1321 1354 1533

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4th city of delhi was created by linking Lal-Kot and Siri by two walls. The city contains: A. Hauz Khas B. Adhchini C. Beghumpur D. Sarai Shahji E. Seikh Sarai F. Somi Nagar G. Chirag Dilli H. Khirki I. Satpula

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After ascending the throne Firuz Shah Tughlaq founded a new city for himself at the northern plains of Delhi. The city covered an area of 10 sq miles and included many villages. It comprised: Localities Places of education Sarais Reservoirs Canals Market places Garden and hunting lodges Only the remains of the citadel are present these days.

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Main entranc e Diwan-i -aam

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Jaami masjid Royal palace

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Seven cities of Delhi : Firuzabad ( 1354) founded by Firuz Shah Tughlaq 1303 1321 1354 1533

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The area south of Chandni Chowk was also dotted with structures of extended Firuzabad. Salim Garh fort was constructed by Islam Shah before Shahjahanabad. Delhi was an active urban centre even when the capital was Agra during the reign of Akbar and Jahanghir. MOVING CAPITAL FROM AGRA TO DELHI Congested city of Agra. Strategic location of Delhi.

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Seven cities of Delhi : Shahjahanabad (Historical Background) 1303 1321 1354 1533

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THE SITE WAS NOT VIRGIN LAND Once a forest, a 30 km long canal Nahr-i-Bihist or Faiz Nahr, existed before the founding of Shahjahanabad. The canal was built by Firuz Shah, taking water from the Jamuna at Khizrabad, and it flowed through his gardens. The canal was put to reuse by shahjahan.

Shahjahans desire to mark an impact by founding a new city inspired by Persian city of Isfahan. Erosion of river banks of agra due to deep cut ravines causing many structures along the waters edge to collapse. Important trade routes. Delhi had the largest mint after Agra. Heterogeneous population of Delhi to look after the various functions. An important religious and pilgrimage centre.

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EXTENSION OF FIRUZABAD ROAD FROM AJMER